Compass _ VSG (Security Services) [2010] IECompA M10028 (26 August 2010)

The Competition Authority found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in the relevant market and therefore cleared the transaction.

Citation: [2010] IECompA M10028
Parties: Acquirer: Compass Group UK and Ireland Ltd; Target: VSG Group Ltd
Jurisdiction: Ireland
Judgment Date: 26 August 2010
Procedural Posture: Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
Outcome: Cleared
Legal Topics: Merger Control, Acquisition, Sole Control, Security Services Sector

Competition Law Merger Control Acquisition Sole Control Security Services Sector

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Parties

Compass Group UK and Ireland Ltd

Acquirer

VSG Group Ltd

Target

Procedural Posture

Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance

Legal Issues

1 Whether the proposed acquisition of VSG Group Ltd by Compass Group UK and Ireland Ltd would substantially lessen competition in the relevant market

Ratio Decidendi

The Competition Authority found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in the relevant market and therefore cleared the transaction.

Court Disposition

Cleared

Orders

The proposed acquisition of VSG Group Ltd by Compass Group UK and Ireland Ltd is approved.